PG87 (Type 87) Chinese 25mm Towed Anti-Aircraft Gun
PG87 (Type 87)
Towed Gun
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Basic Information
Name
PG87 (Type 87) Chinese 25mm Towed Anti-Aircraft Gun
Designation
PG87 (Type 87)
Alternate Designation
PG87 (Type 87)
Equipment Type
Towed Gun
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
1987
Description
The PG87 (Type 87) Chinese 25mm Towed Anti-Aircraft Gun is a further development of the Russian ZU-23, which is produced in China as the Type 85. The Type 87 uses a larger caliber armament with reduced rate of fire. The Type 87 can be distinguished from the ZU-23 and Type 85 by the fluted barrels and tripple seat arrangement instead of two seats.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Mobility Type
Towed
Main Weapon
two 25x184mm versions of the ZU-23 autocannon
Range
5.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
PG87 (Type 87)
Type
Towed Anti-Aircraft Gun
Caliber
25 mm
Manufacturer
Norinco
Crew
3 (1 gunner, 2 loaders)
Carriage
2 wheel carriage with three outriggers
Towing Vehicle
4x4 light truck
Towing Speed
60 km/h on roads, 20 km/h on dirt road
Emplacement Time
INA
Displacement Time
INA
Dimensions
Length
4.68 m (travelling)
Width
2.04 m (travelling)
Height
2.08 m (travelling)
Weight, Combat
1,500 kg without ammunition
Main Weapon System
Name
The Type 87 uses two 25x184mm versions of the ZU-23 autocannon.
Type
Autocannon
Caliber
25 mm
Elevation
-10 to +90°, manual
Traverse
360°, manual
Rate of Fire
600 - 700 rpm cyclic (per barrel), 1.200 - 1.400 rpm combined
Maximum Range of Fire
3.2 km effective vertical range, 5 km slant range
Note
Each gun is supplied with a 40 round ammunition belt. The 25mm rounds are also more effective against ground targets, having either a higher degree of armor penetration or a larger explosive radius.
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Towed Anti-Aircraft Guns
Land > Air Defense > Towed Anti-Aircraft Guns
Filter Label
P
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
4.68 m
Width
2.04 m
Height
2.08 m
Weight
1500 kg
Operators (1)
China
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